oxidizes

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verb
  1. 1

    To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.

  2. 2

    To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.

  3. 3

    To coat something with an oxide.

  4. 4

    To become oxidized.

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